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C191 YRF

1986 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,746 mi
Last recorded139,746 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Porsche 91198,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC191 YRF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 139,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 139,184 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside has been underseaeled

Pass 13 Jul 2021 139,184 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 139,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 139,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 139,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 139,184 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 139,184 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 139,173 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 139,063 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 139,063 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 138,798 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 138,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 138,297 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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C191 YRF is a 1986 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1986 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 98,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C191 YRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 40 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C191 YRF registered?

C191 YRF is a 1986 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C191 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C191 YRF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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